Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in West Virginia
Ranked #29 of 51 · WV
8.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $63,590 ≈ $31/hr
Median annual salary $59,000
Employment 1,660
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,770P25 $41,410 Median $59,000P75 $78,360P90 $107,310
About 80% of paralegals and legal assistantss in West Virginia earn between $35,770 and $107,310. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean paralegals and legal assistants salary in West Virginia is $63,590, about 8.8% below the U.S. average ($69,700). That works out to roughly $31/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in West Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $76,400 | $73,110 | 200 |
| Morgantown, WV | $61,840 | $64,740 | 100 |
| Charleston, WV | $54,780 | $61,220 | 480 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $52,400 | $58,230 | 180 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $51,880 | $58,620 | 240 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $51,150 | $58,410 | 110 |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $37,250 | $46,860 | 70 |
| Beckley, WV | $35,900 | $46,300 | 40 |